More than one thousand qualifications will be given out at Lincoln University's biggest graduation to date in Christchurch today

It's the highest number in the university's 146-year long history, and a 35 percent increase on last year's graduation.

Student enrolments have skyrocketed at Lincoln in the last five years - with the population on track to break five thousand by the end of the year.

Vice-chancellor Grant Edwards says more students are wanting to take up the qualifications they offer, which have high employment outcomes.

Two ceremonies will be held at Christchurch's Town Hall today.